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23042 SR 54 · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33549

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3326306
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345563
DBPR license6102535

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#12High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Wastewater coming out of wall/ cove molding area under hand wash sink. -Upon entering the kitchen the inspectors observed a large amount of standing water from the kitchen entrance door to the back door of kitchen. The Operator stated the water was a result of the hand washing station not being "closed off" the day prior and leaking overnight. We do not see any issues with the hand wash sink leaking but are observing water leaking from the wall/ cove molding area under the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station in employee bathroom blocked Operator removed items blocking hand washing station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine used as sanitizer and no chlorine test strips present **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow liquid in spray bottle on server line across from self serving tea dispenser not labeled. Employee labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used as scoop in sugar container in dry storage next to back door of kitchen Operator replaced bowl with a scoop with a handle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Water bottle on prep table across from woks Operator removed water bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Upon entering kitchen there was a large amount of standing water from the kitchen entrance door too back door of restaurant. Employees are actively walking through area. Operator mopped up standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Box containing raw chicken stored on floor of walk-in freezer Operator moved box off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -Wall under hand washing station in kitchen across from fryer in visible disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Knife stored in double door cooler across from flat top grill on cook line Operator removed knife then cleaned and sanitized it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tong on fryer handle cook line Operator removed and sanitized tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -Wet cloth under cutting board in kitchen across from wok grills Operator removed wet cloth from cutting boards **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed operator copy of Choking Poster HR 5030-105 **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets of triple door reach-in cooler across from flat top grill soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.